Families are encouraged to explore this exhibit together. Torn From Home allows children to explore what it might be like to live as a refugee in a safe and non-threatening environment. It also provides an opportunity for families to learn together about this important subject.

We invite you to download some of the additional educational materials below. They can help answer questions you may have, or give you some ideas to shape your visit to the exhibit.

To Be A Refugee Video

In this video, © UNHCR and produced by Leigh Foster, three young refugee children vividly show viewers the conditions in which they live and the experiences theyve had leaving home. Click to watch.

Exhibit Family Guide

A two-page guide to the exhibit featuring a breakdown of the exhibit areas, discussion questions for you and your family, and some additional educational resources to extend your experience. Click to download.

Brochures on Local Populations

Details on refugees in each community.
Amarillo, TX: English
Boston, MA: English
Hickory, NC: English | Spanish
Honolulu, HI: English
Miami, FL: English | Spanish
Pueblo, CO: English | Spanish

Glossary of Terms

Expanded definitions of some common words and abbreviations used within the exhibit.
Click to download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of the most common questions about refugees.
Click to download.

Recommended Reading List

A list of books, organized by reading age, about refugees and the refugee experience.
Click to download.

Web Resources & Aid Organizations

A list of online educational activities about refugees and expanded information about the many international and domestic aid organizations that work with refugees. Click to download.